605 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 35-unit, 6-story apartment building at 605 East 169th Street in Morrisania, owned by Sandra Reeves, was constructed in 1931 and currently has several significant maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are active violations regarding building safety and maintenance, including unresolved issues with the building's facade, where separation of masonry brick at the southwest corner roof level has been documented with penalties totaling $13,780. The building has multiple open violations from a July 2024 inspection of apartment 4C, including problems with the intercom system, ceiling and wall conditions, and fire safety concerns regarding window escape routes.

There are several outstanding issues related to building systems and safety requirements, such as missing carbon monoxide detectors and defective lighting fixtures. Recent complaints and violations indicate recurring issues with the intercom system, as evidenced by multiple service requests and violations throughout 2024. The building has also faced challenges with compliance to energy efficiency requirements, as shown by multiple active violations for failure to file benchmarking reports and display energy scores.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past two reporting periods (2024-2025), the building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of passing and failing inspections between 2010 and 2022, with the most recent inspection in 2022 showing compliance. The property has experienced various other maintenance issues over the years, including elevator problems documented in 2020 and construction-related violations in 2024, as well as some historical issues with courtyard conditions requiring partial vacate orders. The building's recent history demonstrates persistent challenges with basic systems maintenance (particularly regarding intercom and elevator systems), water damage repairs (including ceilings and walls), and facade integrity, suggesting ongoing concerns about property maintenance and safety compliance that have required multiple interventions by housing authorities.